Cowboys executive Stephen Jones just dropped a bombshell, saying his team is ready to add defensive help, a “pressure player” even, to make a run in an injury-weakened NFC East. But here’s the kicker: as of Friday, he admits there hasn’t been “a lot of movement” in trade talks, and “nothing’s imminent or about to happen” ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. Are you kidding me? This team is bleeding yards on defense, and they’re just… waiting?
The Cowboys’ Defense Is a Sieve, Not “Trending”
Let’s be real, the Cowboys’ defense is a mess. They have let up the most rushing yards in the entire NFL this season. The unit has totally flagged in Micah Parsons’ absence, despite them trying everything from trading for Rashan Gary and Joey Porter Jr., to signing Jalen Thompson, and drafting Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence. Owner Jerry Jones recently said he likes how the defense is “trending.” “Trending”? Seriously? What’s trending is them getting run all over! Look at last Sunday’s overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals: the defense actually “excelled” in the first half, then totally “fell apart late.” That’s not trending, that’s collapsing.
A 3-5 Record and a “Day to Day” Mentality
Somehow, with a 3-5 record, the Cowboys are still in sight of a potential postseason run. That’s only because the Washington Commanders are 2-4-1 and the Philadelphia Eagles are 2-6. The Giants are leading the NFC East at 4-2-1, a lead Stephen Jones called “not anything that’s insurmountable if we can pick it up in terms of finishing.” They need to pick it up, big time! Dallas is heading into a road game this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, a team that’s already started trading away key players ahead of the deadline. When asked if the outcome of that game would impact their deadline decisions, Jones said they are only focused on “day to day.” “Day to day” when you’re 3-5 and your defense is a disaster? The clock is ticking, man.
So, they want to make this team better, they know they need a “pressure player,” but they haven’t seen “a lot of movement” and “nothing’s imminent.” You’ve got to wonder if they’re gonna wake up before Tuesday’s deadline. Their season could depend on it, and right now, it feels like they’re just watching it slip away.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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